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Title: Valid entry?
Post by: zinaphile on January 05, 2021, 07:28:39 PM

Do you all think OFANERA is a legit entry? It's in my database as having been used somewhere, clued as {Tied to a particular time}. Part of me thinks I've heard this used as a standalone phrase, the other part isn't so sure.

Title: Re: Valid entry?
Post by: mmcbs on January 05, 2021, 07:42:16 PM

It's definitely not a standalone phrase. Just one of those things that snuck in to make a grid work. Used once in NYT. I'd rate it risky, to be avoided if possible.

Title: Re: Valid entry?
Post by: zinaphile on January 06, 2021, 08:11:12 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Do you have the date of the NYT usage? 

Title: Re: Valid entry?
Post by: mmcbs on January 06, 2021, 08:20:49 PM

12/29/16 per xwordinfo.com

Title: Re: Valid entry?
Post by: zinaphile on January 07, 2021, 01:48:15 AM

Thanks. Very helpful. And shows that I should probably pony up for xword info finder access. You're right, the entry is risky, I'll see if I can find something else. But the fact that Shortz allowed it (fairly recently at that) tells me I can keep it in my pocket to use if all else fails.